For the more than seven million girls—from knobby-kneed tykes to high school and college stars—who are tearing across the country chasing a soccer ball and dreams of glory, there is one name that eclipses all others, male or Mia Hamm. With her cheetahlike acceleration and lightning-bolt shot, Hamm broke nearly every record in her sport, while galvanizing a whole generation of fans and playe…
Stomp! Stomp! Stomp! Here comes a GINORMOUS dinosaur! But what WERE dinosaurs, what did they do all day, and how do we know so much about them?
A vibrantly illustrated board book inspired by Sanjay Patel's animated show, Ghee Happy , featuring Hindu deities as toddlers! In the world of Sanjay Patel, creator of the Oscar-nominated Pixar short Sanjay's Super Team , the bold, bright colors of India leap off the page and screen. In his new children's book, drawn from Indian mythology, you'll meet the many faces (and arms) of the mighty …
One minute, silly Heather Babcock had been babbling on at her movie idol, the glamorous Marina Gregg. The next, Heather suffered a massive seizure, poisoned by a deadly cocktail. It seems likely that the cocktail was intended for the beautiful actress. But while the police fumble to find clues, Miss Marple begins to ask her own questions, because as she knows—even the most peaceful village…
So you want to go into space? Then "The Traveler's Guide to the Solar System" is for you, the independent space tourist. It will take you into the most exotic reaches of the solar system, and also help you to discover everything you ever wanted to know about the more traditional and familiar destinations. Is no gravity fun? What's it like on a spacecraft? Can I breathe on Venus? Will I need to …
Down and Out in Paris and London is a work that explores the gritty underbelly of two of Europe's most iconic cities, offering an unflinching portrayal of poverty, hardship, and the resilience of the human spirit. Written by the esteemed author George Orwell, this seminal piece of literature delves into the experiences of those who exist on the margins of society, shedding light on the often…